By Phil Cochran —- It has been a very somber time in both the Marion and Cedar Rapids school districts …
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By Phil Cochran —- It has been a very somber time in both the Marion and Cedar Rapids school districts …
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By Jennifer Bioche —— This Christmas, my list for Santa is small but specific: good children’s literature for my family. …
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By John Ensslin —- Across the country, there’s been an alarming trend lately of journalists being arrested, detained or restricted …
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By Laura Fuller —- Dubai has everything. The world’s tallest building, downhill skiing in the mall – it’s a far …
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By Steven N. Brody —– The longer that I am involved in the pro-life movement, the more I am convinced …
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By Megan Anderson —- The human mind is capable of many complex skills and emotions. Along with these positive characteristics …
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By Tom Walsh —- In 1974, I was a young journalist sent to Washington, D.C., as the national correspondent for …
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Dr. Mary Kemen —- As we gather during this Thanksgiving holiday weekend, we may be asked to recite the blessings …
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By Joel Miller —– In his Nov. 17 letter, Jon Volz claims that absentee ballots cast for Liz Mathis in …
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By Jeff Capps —– I am blessed to have a great job. I consider each day that I am able …
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By Becky Leaven — During the early morning rush hour on Thursday, Iowa City motorists may have wondered who were …
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By Marc Daubitz —- The Nov. 4 article titled “What’s in your water?” served a great purpose in creating more …
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